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Significant zoning changes and policy shifts
At the May 6 Planning Board meeting, members voted unanimously to begin drafting new land use amendments. These changes would alter zoning for ADUs, parking minimums, and lot splitting. This marks a significant shift in how... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/planning-board/2026-05-06/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH
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Loss of local control vs. state mandates
Londonderry Planning Board update: The Board is moving forward with drafting amendments for housing concepts like lot splitting and cottage courts. This follows a warning from the SNHPC that if the town doesn't act, state... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/planning-board/2026-05-06/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH
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Infrastructure and environmental impact
The Planning Board approved Eversource's request on May 6 to replace 11 utility poles with steel structures. The project includes temporary impacts to local wetlands. Residents near the 326 transmission line corridor should... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/planning-board/2026-05-06/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH
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Londonderry is facing a major shift in local land use. At the May 6 Planning Board meeting, the Board approved moving forward with drafting new zoning amendments. Here is what you need to know about how this affects your property and the community. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH
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The proposed amendments, presented by the SNHPC, cover Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), parking minimums, and 'lot splitting.' The goal is to create more housing density, including cottage courts and mixed-use residential in commercial districts.
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A key takeaway: The SNHPC warned that if the Town doesn't proactively update its regulations to align with state statutes, the state's rules will apply 'over the top' of Londonderry's zoning. This means the town could lose local control over how land is developed.
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The Board expressed interest in 'incremental growth'—specifically lot splitting—as a way to allow homeowners to develop land rather than relying on large-scale commercial developers. These draft amendments will be reviewed at the next meeting. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/planning-board/2026-05-06/
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Significant changes to Londonderry’s zoning and land use regulations are on the horizon. During the May 6 Planning Board meeting, the Board voted unanimously to allow the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission to begin drafting four specific amendments to our local land use regulations. These amendments are designed to align town rules with new state statutes and include concepts such as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), changes to parking minimums, lot splitting, and the creation of cottage courts. During the discussion, the SNHPC presented these changes as a necessity for 'smart, incremental growth.' They issued a pointed warning: if the Town does not proactively amend its own regulations to match state law, the state's rules will override Londonderry's local zoning, causing the town to lose control over its own development process. The Board indicated an interest in models like lot splitting, which would allow individual homeowners to manage small-scale development rather than leaving it entirely to large-scale commercial developers. These draft amendments are expected to be circulated to the Board for feedback before the next meeting. Residents should prepare to review these documents closely, as they will fundamentally change how residential and commercial land can be utilized in our community. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/londonderry/planning-board/2026-05-06/ #MeetingWatch #LondonderryNH